On this day in 1900, U.S. President William McKinley signed the Hawaiian Organic Act, which established Hawaii as a U.S. territory, defining its government structure and granting U.S. citizenship to residents, including those of the Republic of Hawaii.
This Week: Wednesday – Block (4, 5, 6), Open Tutorial; Thursday- Block (1, 2, 3, 7); Friday- Block (4, 5, 6), Advisory.
Next Week: Monday- 7 Periods, Inside Tutorial; Tuesday- Block (1, 2, 3, 7); Wednesday – Block (4, 5, 6), Open Tutorial; Thursday- Block (1, 2, 3, 7); Friday- Block (4, 5, 6), Open Tutorial.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
WANTED! NUTRITION SERVICES STUDENT WORKERS FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR.
Earn $19 per hour to help prepare and serve food during brunch and/or lunch at your school. Flexible scheduling and free meals included! If you are interested, please complete the Student Food Service Worker Interest & Information form
Mandatory APUSH Meeting for Sophomores - Attention all Sophomores who have signed up for APUSH for the 2025-2026 school year: There is a mandatory meeting at lunch, in the auditorium, on Thursday, 5/15. You must be present to receive important information to help prepare you for the beginning of the course. See you there.
Fiddler on the Roof Ticket Sales! - Studio 74 presents, in partnership with Lynbrook's choirs and orchestras, the spring musical: Fiddler on the Roof! Fiddler on the Roof is one of the most critically acclaimed shows in Broadway history. It follows the story of Tevye, a milkman and his family as they fight to live in a czarist Russia, with their traditions, culture, and livelihoods at risk. The show will run from 5/1-5/3. The show starts at 7pm, with doors opening at 6:30pm, with open seating. Tickets will be $10 for students and $15 for adults, and can be purchased at the front door or on the online ASB store! See you there!
It's Haiku Time! - It's National Poetry Month, and that means it's time for the LHS Library's Annual Haiku Contest! The top 3 haiku authors (chosen by our fabulous Students for Literature and Poetry Clubs and some select Haiku-loving staff members) receive a lovely writing journal and pen and their haiku will be published on our LHS library page & LHS Library social media. Head to the Library webpage or check your email for the link to the contest form. Authors may submit more than one haiku. Each poem must be submitted on a new form. Haiku must be received on or before April 30th to qualify.
Commemorative Bricks - Order your commemorative brick or tile! A perfect way to show your Viking pride!
This is an opportunity to have your name, or a family member’s name, etched and proudly shown on the Lynbrook campus! Personalized bricks make great permanent gifts. This is a wonderful way to recognize families, students, alumni and to show your Viking Spirit. Standard commemorative bricks will be placed at the Stadium Entrance. Tiles will be placed in two locations (i.e. swim tiles by the pool, gym tiles by the gym/quad). https://www.engravedbricks.com/campaign/Lynbrook
STTAR Tutoring Program - Students do you need help in a particular subject? You may request a STTAR Tutor for recurring weekly one-on-one peer tutoring sessions from a fellow Viking. For more information visit https://lhs.fuhsd.org/guidance-student-support/sttar-tutoring and click on "NEED A TUTOR?"
Homework Center - Homework Center is open in the library on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays after school ends until 5:00 pm. Students can work independently on their assignments or get help from Student Tutors if needed.
CLUBS:
Science Club End of Year Party Announcement - Show up to Mrs. Loia's room (307) at lunch this Friday (05/02/2025) to join Science Club in holding its end of the year celebration! Join us in celebrating everyone that has participated in science club activities this year, from coming to the weekly meetings, taking on olympiad competitions, or being on one of our science bowl teams! Food will be provided.
Key Club Chipotle Fundraiser - Come out to our local Chipotle in Westgate this Saturday, May 3rd from 4-8 PM to support Key Club! Don't forget to bring your friends and family.
Lynbrook Poetry Club Shoe Drive - Lynbrook Poetry Club is hosting a month-long shoe drive! Please donate any old shoes you don't want to us and we'll donate them to the homeless! Drop off locations are in rooms 204, 210, 410, and the ASB Den + front office. Any box seen with a shoe-drive flyer on top is a valid drop off location! Shoe drive will be running from 4/1 - 5/1, and if there are any questions, please feel free to dm @lhspoetryclub204 on Instagram or email our PR: awong172@student.fuhsd.org.
SPORTS:
Thinking About Trying a New Sport? Come Check It Out! - Join us for our Sports & Activities Info Night on Monday, May 5th at 6:30 PM - Auditorium! Whether you're an incoming freshman or just thinking about joining a team for the first time, this is your chance to:
- Meet the coaches and current players
- Learn how to register for sports
- Get a feel for the different teams and activities you can be part of
- Find the perfect fit for you—even if you've never played before!
Some info will be geared toward our incoming freshmen, but everyone is welcome, especially if you're curious about trying something new! See what it’s all about. We’d love to have you on the team!
College Athlete Day - We’re throwing a special celebration for all of our outstanding seniors who will be continuing their athletic careers in college!
Date: Tuesday, May 20th
Time: Lunchtime
Location: Gym
Join us as we honor our student-athletes for their hard work, dedication, and next big step! Don’t miss this chance to celebrate with your teammates, friends, and coaches! Let’s send off our college-bound athletes in style!
Baseline Concussion Testing Dates for 25-26 School Yr - Baseline Concussion Testing dates are set for the 2025-2026 school year. If you are interested in playing a sport next year, you will need to have a baseline concussion test completed, along with a physical examination from a doctor. Testing dates are as follows:
May 27th, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm, field house and room 701
May 28th, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm, field house and room 701
May 29th, 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm, field house and room 701
August 4th, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm, field house and room 701
August 25th, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm, room 701
These will be the only dates offered, so please plan accordingly. For any questions, please visit our athletics website: www.lynbrookvikings.com
Time to Turn in your Sports Locks – Female Athletes - If you have a sports locker and your season is finished, it's time to clean out your locker and return your PE lock. Please come into the girls' PE office and see Ms. Griffin or Plaza to turn in your lock by May 23. If your lock is missing, you will be charged for the replacement of the lock.
Valkyries Dance Team - Auditions for the award-winning Valkyries Dance Team are coming up! Clinics will be on 5/5 (Monday) and 5/6 (Tuesday), and auditions will be on 5/9 (Friday), 6-9pm in the dance studio. Attendance to all three days are mandatory. Submit the application at tinyurl.com/lhsvalksapp25 by this Friday, 4/25. See you there!
This Week (Home Games in BOLD):
4/30: Boys Volleyball vs Harker at Harker
JV – 5:30 pm, Varsity - 6:45 pm
4/30: Softball vs Monta Vista at Monta Vista, 4:00 pm
5/1: Track & Field (DAL Finals) at Milpitas, TBA
5/1: Badminton (SCVAL Finals) at Saratoga, 3:00 pm
5/2: Badminton (SCVAL Finals) at Saratoga, 3:00 pm
5/2: Boys Volleyball vs Homestead
JV – 5:30 pm, Varsity - 6:45 pm
5/2: Softball vs Santa Clara at Santa Clara, 4:00 pm
5/3: Badminton (SCVAL Finals) at Saratoga, 3:00 pm
5/3: Baseball vs North Salinas at North Salinas, 11:00 am
5/3: Baseball vs North Salinas at North Salinas, 1:30 pm
Next Week (Home Games in BOLD):
5/5: Boys Volleyball vs Monta Vista at Monta Vista
JV – 5:30 pm, Varsity - 6:45 pm
5/6: Boys Golf (CCS), TBA
5/6: Baseball vs Monta Vista at Monta Vista, 4:00 pm
5/7: Boys Volleyball vs Cupertino (Senior Night)
JV – 5:30 pm, Varsity - 6:45 pm
5/7: Softball vs Saratoga, 4:00 pm
5/8: Baseball vs MacDonald, 4:00 pm
5/9: Softball vs Fremont at Fremont, 4:00 pm
5/10: Track & Field (SCVAL Finals) at Milpitas, TBA